Lemongrass Salami - Coro Foods

Lemongrass Salami — Sliced Pack

Lemongrass in salami is a left turn, and that's the whole point. The citrusy, slightly floral punch of lemongrass puree paired with earthy cumin produces something that sits outside the Italian charcuterie tradition entirely — bright and savory at once, with a clean finish that makes it hard to stop at one slice. Coro calls it their top seller when sampled, and that tracks.

The lemongrass goes in as a puree rather than a dried spice, which keeps the flavor fresh and present through the cure rather than muted. The base is humanely raised US pork — vegetarian-fed, no antibiotics, no hormones — cured without added nitrates or nitrites using celery juice powder, and fermented in small batches at Coro's Seattle facility. Sea salt and turbinado sugar round it out.

Pre-sliced and shelf stable, the 3 oz pack is ready to eat straight from the package. On a board it reads as the wildcard — put it next to a creamy, mild cheese like fresh chèvre or a young Havarti where the brightness of the lemongrass has room to show. Works just as well folded into a rice paper roll or layered into a banh mi-style sandwich if you want to follow the flavor logic where it leads. Pairs with a cold lager, a dry sparkling wine, or a crisp Grüner Veltliner.

The Maker

Coro Foods is a women-owned salumeria handcrafting salami in small batches out of Seattle, Washington. Founded with over two decades of salumi experience behind it, Coro built their reputation on pushing past the classics without abandoning the craft — humanely raised domestic pork, all-natural ingredients, and small-batch production in their USDA facility. The Lemongrass is one of their most distinctive flavors and consistently their strongest performer at sampling events.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
Pork, Spices, Sea Salt, Lemongrass Puree (Lemongrass, Water), Turbinado Sugar, Celery Juice Powder, Lactic Acid Starter Culture

FAQ

What does lemongrass salami actually taste like?
Savory with a bright, citrusy lift. The lemongrass comes through as a fresh, aromatic note rather than an overpowering flavor, while cumin adds a warm, earthy counterweight. It reads as distinctly different from Italian-style salami but doesn't taste out of place on a charcuterie board.

Is the lemongrass flavor strong or subtle?
Noticeable but balanced. Coro uses actual lemongrass puree rather than a dried extract, which keeps the flavor clean and present without being sharp or artificial-tasting.

Does it contain nitrates or nitrites?
No added nitrates or nitrites. Coro uses celery juice powder as the curing agent, which is classified as uncured under USDA labeling standards.

Does this need to be refrigerated?
Not until opened. The salami is shelf stable with no refrigeration required before opening. Once open, keep refrigerated and consume within a few days.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes. Coro's Lemongrass salami is gluten-free and contains no artificial ingredients.